As we transition back to the day-to-day of packing lunches, homework and getting to bed earlier, I am remembering the days when my kids needed to run—and then run even more—after they got out of school.
We usually hung out on the school playground, which wasn't an option the past couple of years, or walked along the trails in the park next to their school. Other times, such as early-release days when we had more time, we’d try a new playground or park.
So here’s a list of options—collected from several of my earlier posts—to pick and choose from depending on the day, the energy level and the weather.
- Playgrounds
A list of all the non-school playgrounds with details of what’s at each one.
Click here to read post. - Unplayground playgrounds
Here are six options where logs are for climbing, forts are made from driftwood and imagination takes the lead.
Click here to read post. - Hikes
Check out these seven spots for trails right out your backdoor. Some overlap with the unplayground playgrounds but all of these are good for sunny or rainy days because of the tree cover.
Click here to read post. - Biking
Different spots for riding a bike that range from training wheels to ten-speeds.
Click here to read post.
Updated 9/2022: Now links to updated post. - Letterboxing
A scavenger hunt type of activity that’s fun for all ages but especially the K-5 group.
Click here to read post. - Beach adventures
Two options for exploring all the beachfront parks along the westside of WS. - Parks
Here's a page on my site that lists all the parks in alphabetical order with features and my notes. I’ve also created a Google map with multiple layers depending on what you’re looking for—all parks, playgrounds, water, hikes and more.
